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Cashier

Job Description

This position will be critical for receiving payments from customers. The cashier will be responsible to the Financial Accountant for serving customers in the cash office.

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:

Receiving and receipting payments from customers and updating customer’s accounts;

Paying out petty cash and maintaining petty cash account;

Posting post dated cheques to the system and ensuring that the postdated cheques register is up to date and ensuring safe custody of the postdated cheques.

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications with a detailed CV,giving three referees two being of the most recent employers to jobs [at] longhornpublishers.com or to send to the address below,

The job holder will be responsible to the Board Audit and Risk Committee and report to Managing Director on audit issues.

The job holder will coordinate risk management activities including i.e. ensuring that there is adherence to policies, procedures and standards of the company’s financial and physical resources for improved performance and corporate governance.

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:

Preparing and executing a risk based audit plan for the organisation based on the significant risks identified in the company’s risk management framework;

Ascertaining the effectiveness’ of the company’s internal control framework in managing organizational risks by carrying out risk based process audits;

Supporting and coordinating the Risk Management framework by facilitating risk management activities such as risk identification assessment and educating staff on risk management and internal controls;

Facilitating the documentation of the company’s processes and the testing of internal controls in line with ISO9001; 2008 Quality Management System (QMS);

Preparing periodic reports on the implementation of internal controls and external audit recommendations and assist management in achieving the implementation/ completion benchmark set by the Board Audit and Risk committee.

Preparing periodic reports for the Audit and Risk committee;

Taking notes and prepare minutes of meetings of the Audit and Risk committee;

Carrying out investigations as may be required by the Board or management;

Conducting performance appraisals in line with the company policy;

Planning and organising internal audits and coordinating external audit; and

Proven work experience of at least eight (4) years in auditing related field three (2) of which will be at middle management level in a strategic organization;

Bachelors degree in Commerce auditing or accounting option, Finance or any other relevant field of study from a recognized institution;

Possession of at least CPA (K) ACCA;

Certified Information Systems Auditor;

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications with a detailed CV,giving three referees two being of the most recent employers to jobs [at] longhornpublishers.com or to send to the address below,

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications with a detailed CV,giving three referees two being of the most recent employers to jobs [at] longhornpublishers.com or to send to the address below

Working knowledge of e.learning needs and processes will be mandatory.

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications with a detailed CV,giving three referees two being of the most recent employers to jobs [at] longhornpublishers.com or to send to the address

The Designer will be responsible for product design to ensure achievement of aesthetic value, the set quality and corporate standards in liaison with the subject editors.

Key Responsibilities

Design products to meet set product specifications.

Process page proofs to produce camera-ready artworks.

Creatively design books, covers and other materials to add aesthetic value and ensure consistency of the corporate identity.

Producing back-ups of finished work for future use and reference.

Improve illustrations through colour correction and photo editing.

Liaising with subject editors to ensure set deadlines and quality standards are adhered to.

Design and develop company stationary and promotional materials as may be required by the company.

Proactively seek knowledge to stay abreast of industry design needs.

Education/Knowledge

Diploma in Graphic Design or Publishing

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Minimum 3 years experience in book design

Creative flair, strong communication and organisation skills

Ability to use collaborative software in book production will be an added advantage.

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications with a detailed CV,giving three referees two being of the most recent employers to jobs [at] longhornpublishers.com or to send to the address
The Manging Director,
Longhorn Kenya Limited
P.O Box 18033 00500 Nairobi

Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Designer

Job Purpose

The Designer will be responsible for product design to ensure achievement of aesthetic value, the set quality and corporate standards in liaison with the subject editors.

Key Responsibilities

Design products to meet set product specifications.

Process page proofs to produce camera-ready artworks.

Creatively design books, covers and other materials to add aesthetic value and ensure consistency of the corporate identity.

Producing back-ups of finished work for future use and reference.

Improve illustrations through colour correction and photo editing.

Liaising with subject editors to ensure set deadlines and quality standards are adhered to.

Design and develop company stationary and promotional materials as may be required by the company.

Proactively seek knowledge to stay abreast of industry design needs.

Education/Knowledge

Diploma in Graphic Design or Publishing

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Minimum 3 years experience in book design

Creative flair, strong communication and organisation skills

Ability to use collaborative software in book production will be an added advantage.

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications with a detailed CV,giving three referees two being of the most recent employers to jobs [at] longhornpublishers.com or to send to the address

The Editor will manage book projects by initiating authorship, directing the design process, editing to completion and approving sample copy for bulk delivery.

She/he will ensure that developed products books are in line with the company’s strategic thinking and meet thresholds in content, layout, brand quality and speed too market.

Key Responsibilities

Sources and induct authors and external readers to facilitate the development and submission of up- to –date manuscripts in the subject area.

Evaluates manuscripts to determine if they reflect current interests of the market and whether they satisfy the Company’s publishing requirements.

Assumes overall responsibility for copyediting and production of publications in the subject area.

Organises, coordinates and participates in product development workshops.

Develops content for product extension.

Prepares and maintains production status reports on pending and in-process publications.

Works closely with the Business Development and Research Department to come up with products that meet customer needs and expectations to create a competitive edge

Participates in budget preparation for resource allocation and control.

Establishes the source of copyrighted materials and prepares acknowledgements for illustrations and text used to meet acquisition requirements.

Coordinate schedules with suppliers and in-house personnel to meet agreed production schedules.

Prepares and innovates project proposals for presentation to the editorial meeting and approval by management.

Qualification/Competencies

Bachelor of Education degree in Geography, History, Business

3 years teaching experience or 4 years in editing.

Experience in manuscript and book evaluation will be an added advantage.

A master’s degree will be an added advantage.

A team player with strong communication skills, presentation, analytical and organisation skills.

Computer literacy - Ms Office applications

Working knowledge of e.learning needs and processes will be mandatory.

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications with a detailed CV,giving three referees two being of the most recent employers to jobs [at] longhornpublishers.com or to send to the address below,
The Manging Director,
Longhorn Kenya Limited
P.O Box 18033 00500 Nairobi

Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Science Editor - Biology/Chemistry

Job Purpose

The Editor will manage book projects by initiating authorship, directing the design process, editing to completion and approving sample copy for bulk delivery.

She/he will ensure that developed products books are in line with the company’s strategic thinking and meet thresholds in content, layout, brand quality and speed too market.

Key Responsibilities

Sources and induct authors and external readers to facilitate the development and submission of up- to –date manuscripts in the subject area.

Evaluates manuscripts to determine if they reflect current interests of the market and whether they satisfy the Company’s publishing requirements.

Assumes overall responsibility for copyediting and production of publications in the subject area.

Organises, coordinates and participates in product development workshops.

Develops content for product extension.

Prepares and maintains production status reports on pending and in-process publications.

Works closely with the Business Development and Research Department to come up with products that meet customer needs and expectations to create a competitive edge

Participates in budget preparation for resource allocation and control.

Establishes the source of copyrighted materials and prepares acknowledgements for illustrations and text used to meet acquisition requirements.

Coordinate schedules with suppliers and in-house personnel to meet agreed production schedules.

Prepares and innovates project proposals for presentation to the editorial meeting and approval by management.

Qualification/Competencies

Bachelor of Education degree in Biology and Chemistry

3 years teaching experience or 4 years in editing.

Experience in manuscript and book evaluation will be an added advantage.

A master’s degree will be an added advantage.

A team player with strong communication skills, presentation, analytical and organisation skills.

Computer literacy - Ms Office applications

Working knowledge of e.learning needs and processes will be mandatory.

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications with a detailed CV,giving three referees two being of the most recent employers to jobs [at] longhornpublishers.com or to send to the address below,
The Manging Director,
Longhorn Kenya Limited
P.O Box 18033 00500 Nairobi

Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Assistant Editor English

Purpose

The Assistant Editor will work with the Editor English to manage and develop book projects in this subject area, in line with the agreed departmental and company’s objectives.

Key responsibilities

Assess manuscripts to meet expected standards

Edit and proofread to ensure products are error- free and conform to the agreed house style.

Liaise with editors and designers to meet expected schedules.

Assist with workshop moderation

Conduct picture research with the editors

Prepare photography and illustration briefs in liaison with the editors.

Working knowledge of e-learning needs and processes will be mandatory.

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications with a detailed CV,giving three referees two being of the most recent employers to jobs [at] longhornpublishers.com or to send to the address below,